U.S. 85 and Colo. 392 Lucerne road work to begin Monday

LUCERNE — The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin construction on U.S. 85 and Colo. 392 near Lucerne on Monday . Working hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Motorists can expect lane closures and lane shifts during the project.

The project includes bridge construction and bridge deck repairs over the Greeley No. 2 Canal and culvert cleaning. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph, and vehicles wider than 12 feet will be restricted through the work zone, according to a news release. The project is expected to finish in November 2017. Work hours could be extended or additional weekend closures could be scheduled.

The prime contractor for the $14.8 million project is SEMA Construction.